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k9 connection

Dog rescue in Santa Monica, CA

k9 connection, a 501(c)(3) project of OPCC, is an experiential program which educates and inspires high risk youth through bonding with and training homeless shelter dogs Each individual program serves counselor referred teens at participating schools, and concludes with a graduation ceremony and the placement of each dog in a permanent home. Our work then continues with monthly follow-up “check-ins” and student mentoring for all k9 connection graduates.

Contact Juliet Beynon
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1453 16th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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1453 16th Street

Santa Monica, CA 90404

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Rescue FAQs

We partner with the West Los Angeles City Care Center in Los Angeles. We are convenient to Los Angeles county, Santa Monica, Venice, San Fernando Valley. All of our animals are temp tested, given shots, spayed/neutered, microchipped and have participated in our school program.

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City shelter fees apply.

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